Middle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns it will ‘change geography of war’ if US escalates conflict 22. September 2026 (11:45) The US president said in an interview ahead of the United Nations meeting that he was considering ‘wiping Iran out’The UK has agreed to provide defensive air support to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi fighters and restore stability in the Middle East while driving down the cost of living at home, Andy Burnham has said, ahead of his first meeting with Donald Trump.The prime minister said he had agreed to a request for air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets to defend energy infrastructure against the Iran-backed rebels and help keep oil flowing from the Gulf to ease global economic turmoil. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK not ‘on the slide’, Burnham to tell UN as he gears up for first meeting with Trump – UK politics live 22. September 2026 (11:42) Burnham is heading to New York for the United Nations general assemblyThe comment from Andy Burnham criticising Donald Trump from 2017 quoted earlier (see 9.58am) referred to the prospect of Trump visiting Manchester during his state visit. In fact, he never went near the city. But next year he may be there, because No 10 has announced that it will host the G20 summit.In its report on the story, the Manchester Evening News says:The move to host the G20 in Manchester was reportedly set up months ago after Andy Burnham became prime minister, using his first phone call with Mr Trump to invite him to the city, and which is said to have been accepted by the American President.It is understood that planning has already started for the enormous gathering, which will require the biggest security operation the city has ever seen …We have received a request from Saudi Arabia for military support and … I agreed to that request for defensive air-to-air refuelling. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
AI could be a bubble and is not yet making Australia more productive, Michele Bullock says 22. September 2026 (10:54) RBA governor says AI is ‘great white hope’ but its adoption is so far adding to inflation, rather than economic growthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Reserve Bank governor said AI could be a bubble and there was no evidence it is making the economy more efficient, as the Albanese government claims the technology will solve Australia’s economic malaise.Ahead of an expected interest rate rise next week Michele Bullock also said the slump in house prices was deeper than others in Australia’s recent history. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford buy $5.3m home in Sydney’s northern beaches 22. September 2026 (10:54) Former New Zealand prime minister’s purchase is the highest sale price recorded in suburb of Dee Why this yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJacinda Ardern and her husband, Clarke Gayford, have bought a $5.3m home in Sydney’s northern beaches, according to a source with knowledge of the sale.The former New Zealand prime minister settled on a home in Dee Why after looking at properties in the area including in nearby Curl Curl. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
